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Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi

Judge Fernández de Gurmendi is president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March 2015, having served as judge at the ICC since 2010. Judge Fernández de Gurmendi is actively pursuing an agenda to streamline procedures at the ICC in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the ICC.

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Lecture

The topic of this lecture on the protection of cultural property in conflict is unfortunately very timely. Over the last few years we have been increasingly confronted by attacks that not only threaten the physical security and wellbeing of civilians but that also deliberately target their cultural landmarks and seek the destruction of the past.

This deplorable multiform type of attack against mankind requires an also multifaceted approach that mobilizes security, humanitarian, cultural and justice dimensions. We must connect the dots and Ms Bokova has rightly said so. Justice must be part of any comprehensive response as perpetrators need to understand that their acts will be sanctioned and that they will be held personally accountable. The International Criminal Court can contribute to providing this justice dimension.